UTEP honors top alumni during 2026 Homecoming Week
The University of Texas at El Paso will honor one Distinguished Alumnus and nine Gold Nugget Award recipients during its 2026 Homecoming celebration scheduled for September 20–26.
The University of Texas at El Paso will honor one Distinguished Alumnus and nine Gold Nugget Award recipients during its 2026 Homecoming celebration scheduled for September 20–26.
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Months after moving to Kerrville, Texas, John Melendrez stood in a neighborhood deli with a sandwich he just realized he couldn’t pay for. His only credit card was declined, and as he apologized to the owner, Chong Chin, embarrassment washed over him. The two men ...
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are expected in federal court this week, following an extradition request from the United Kingdom on charges of sexual offenses, including rape and sex trafficking. US Marshals arrested the brothers, who are d...
Análisis por Tim Lister, CNN Durante la última semana, el conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Irán pasaron de ser un intercambio de represalias latente a algo que se asemeja mucho más a una guerra total. La semana pasada, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó con ampliar la guer...
By Laura Sharman and Christina Asencio (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said the Qatari-donated jet that has served as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades, as concerns mount over the plane’s security features. Stepping off the plane on his return from the FIFA World Cup final in New Jers...
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — When Patrick Clancy left his Duxbury, Massachusetts, home on January 24, 2023, he had no way of knowing a quick errand to grab takeout and medicine for his daughter would forever change his life. When he returned to the colonial on Summer Street he shared with h...
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — As Nolan Wells’ family prepares to lay the 18-year-old to rest on Monday, they will do so without knowing why his young life was cut so tragically short. It’s been 16 days since Wells and his friends went on a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island — a popular desti...
Análisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN Más muertes de combate estadounidenses y una nueva escalada de la guerra con Irán están dando un giro diferente a una pregunta que lleva mucho tiempo sin respuesta: ¿Cuál es el objetivo final del presidente Donald Trump y cómo planea lograrlo? Desde sus pri...
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $372,057 in ...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Chihuahuas are back in the win column. The Chihuahuas defeated the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Sunday, July 19th at Southwest University Park, snapping a season-long-six-game losing streak and avoiding a series sweep. The victory comes after a difficult...
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — “You cannot hide from a drone strike,” says Elsadig. For the 27-year-old, that is the terrifying reality of life in Sudan’s besieged city of El-Obeid, where even the simplest routines carry the threat of sudden death. For much of Sudan’s civil war, which began ...
Abundant Church held its annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on July 19, distributing approximately 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local families across its three El Paso locations.
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Escribir estas palabras y esquivar las lágrimas resulta casi imposible. De mínima, se nos empañan los ojos y nos obliga a abrirle las ventanas a un invierno austral que, de pronto, se siente demasiado frío, solo para aclarar la vista y no errarle al teclado. Y...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Huge fan of almost any pocket knife with a blacked-out blade and wood handles. Just a terrific looking combination. Recently got a Sencut Bronte that fits that bill. The Bronte features a blacked-out 9Cr18MoV blade with Cuibourtia wood handles. Wood handles, blacked-out bl...
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español España venció a Argentina en la gran final del Mundial 2026 y sumó su segunda estrella en la competición, después del título logrado en Sudáfrica 2010. Los ibéricos, que no tenían ni siquiera una final registrada en los primeros 80 años de la Copa del Mundo, s...
Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español Luego del triunfo de España sobre Argentina en la final de la Copa del Mundo 2026, varias celebridades felicitaron al campeón del mundo con mensajes en las redes sociales. La cantante española Rosalía les contó a sus seguidores cómo vivió desde su cama el ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Officials with El Paso County announced Sunday that the El Paso County Commissioners Court has paused any decisions regarding the duck pond at Ascarate Park. Officials with El Paso County say that there will be at least three more community meetings to allow more publi...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso County officials said on Sunday evening, July 19 that they have "paused" any decisions about the duck pond at Ascarate Park and will hold at least three more community meetings to gather public input. “Nothing has been decided," said Betsy Keller, El Paso County c...
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Ivan Pereira Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 5:34 PM MDT United States forces started conducting another wave of attacks against Iran Sunday evening, marking the ninth consecutive night of strikes, according to U.S. Central Command. "The strikes will c...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- White Sands National Park reports that an iconic Rio Grande cottonwood tree that has delighted visitors and park rangers for decades has fallen. The tree, located on the Dune Life Nature Trail, always seemed slightly out of place in the white sand dunes of the park. Park ...
UPDATE (5:17 PM) -- A spokeswoman with El Paso Electric has confirmed that they are working on outages caused by weather in the areas. The spokeswoman said that power "will be restored as quickly and safely as possible". This is a developing story, updates will be provided as information ...
Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this evening. We saw a cluster of showers and thunderstorms sweep through El Paso and Las Cruces this evening. Las Cruces received about 0.14 inches of rain, El Paso received 0.05 inches so far. ...
Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español El Mundial 2026 llegó a su fin con una ceremonia de clausura cargada de música, invitados especiales y celebridades. El cierre de la Copa del MUndo 2026 comenzó con música por parte de IShowspeed y su tema “Champions”. El youtuber estuvo acompañado de dece...
EL PASO, Texas -- One goal. One trophy. One unforgettable finish. Spain defeated Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and end a month-long tournament filled with historic moments. Spain defeated defending champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday capturing...
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance has given birth to her fourth child, Vice President JD Vance announced Sunday. Alec Neel Vance joins siblings Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. “Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother,” the v...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The first-ever El Paso Summer Coin Show will feature dealers from across the region and will offer a variety of rare coins, currency, bullion and collectibles, organizers said. The El Paso Summer Coin Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2 at the Airport Marriott...
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — The U.S. military said on Saturday that two additional service members were killed as part of the war with Iran. The U.S. Central Command said two service members were killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. The military...
A U.S. service member was killed in northern Iraq on Saturday during a “controlled detonation” of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said on Sunday. Another service member was injured and continues to receive medical treatment for a...
The Otero County Processing Center donated 75 backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene items to La Clínica de Familia's Treatment Foster Care Program as part of a new community partnership.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Abundant Church, which has three campuses across West, East, and Downtown El Paso, hosted their annual "Back to School: Backpack Giveaway" for the upcoming school year. The church gave away nearly 1,500 new backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, ...
TAMPA, Florida (KVIA) -- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday that unidentified remains were found in Jordan at the site hit by an Iranian attack Saturday as well as a death and an injury of U.S. service members in a separate incident in Iraq. Officials say they found the remain...
El Paso Animal Services rescued a dog named Clifford from the Franklin Mountains and is seeking a foster home for him while he recovers from a collapsed lung.
A Utah fire captain, his wife and three sons were among those killed. By Michelle Simmons and Bill Hutchinson July 19, 2026, 11:20 AM Severe weather overnight across the Northeast After days of hazardous smoke from the wildfires in Canada, communities across the Northeast experienced ...
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